Grass Valley High School - Stray Leaves Yearbook (Grass Valley, CA)

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The Will of lflhe Glass coll' 1927 L2 We, the Class of 19272, being sound of mind and hoping to please everyone, do hereby make our last will and testament, all others being declared null and void. futu Wit To the teachers, we leave fond memories which we hope will comfort them in re years. To the juniors, we leave Room 7, hoping they will use this room. To the sophomores, we leave our dignity. To the freshmen, we leave our noble conduct in all our classes. Individually, we bequeath our property as follows: I, Burton Skewes, do bequeath my friendship with Miss Field to Chester Oates. Willena Morrison, do bequeath my long hair to Muriel Rosewall. jack Curnow, do bequeath my good looks to john Martin. Mabel Lewis, do bequeath my studiousness to Arthur Brown. Myrtle Kent, do bequeath my height to Georgia Hawley. Signed, CLASS or 19272. I 11 1, 1, nesses: Do Re Mi Fa So La ' History of lfzlhe Class of In August nineteen twenty-four It was just four years ago. An eager tribe of freshmen Came to this school you know. They all were bright and happy Till there came that fatal day Of their initiation, In fright they backed away. After that dreaded day was o'er Their class was organized. They proved adept in every way, The seniors were surprised. As president, Charles Heckers Proved his ability. Dot Hooper was elected aid. They worked successfully. Margaret Tupper was secretary. The treasurer, Alice Skewes. Miss Low was the adviser Who cheered away the blues. To sophomores, Fay Perrow Did lend a helping hand. Bill Andrews was vice-president Miss Silva led the band. Thirteen

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Twelve The Class of T927 L2 WILLENA MORRISON Willena was our president, She worked for us each day, And helped our class untiringly In every kind of way. JACK CURNOW S al zztato rim jack Curnow was vice-president, A jolly help was he. As salutatorian of the class He spoke successfully. MABEL LEWIS Mabel Lewis is next in line, She took in all our dues. When asked to do a favor, She never would refuse. BURTON SKEWES Valedictorimz Valedictorian was Burton In the orchestra he played. The memory of his cheerful smile Will never, never fade. MYRTLE KENT Myrtle was our secretary. She surely did her best, And worked with all her might and main To make her class the best.

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Fourteen Nadine Bennetts, treasurer, They paid their class dues to. With Alice Hocking secretary, They were a -merry crew. When upper classmen they became Their membership decreased. They kept on working just the same, They could do that at least. Marvin Heather, president, Did gladly lend his aid. Jeanette Beebee, small and fair, A good vice-president made. Claire Brock as scribe was chosen. To Elvida, dues were paid. With Miss Stewart as adviser, A good record they made. When mighty seniors they became They thought they were in luck. They resolved to do and dare With courage, wisdom, pluck. Bill Harris was elected chief Of this bright senior tribe. Dot Hooper was his worthy help, And Edna Ruck was scribe. Jeanette Beebee was treasurer Mr. Sweetman was guide. Sergeant-at-arms was Marvin Who promoted peace on every side. In plays and athletics They worked with zeal and zest. In scholarship and studies They excelled all the rest. Now their high school days are over And their history has been told. They will e'er uphold their colors, Banners of the blue and gold.